Ear zaps after stroke: inflammation fighter?
NCT ID NCT05390580
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (called taVNS) could reduce inflammation in 40 adults who had a recent stroke from a blocked large artery. Participants received either standard care or standard care plus the ear stimulation. The main goal was to measure changes in blood markers of inflammation over 5 days. This was a small pilot study to gather information, not to prove a new treatment works.
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Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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